Manicure table with recess for drying device

ABSTRACT

The manicure table described herein comprises at least one middle drying recess which preferably opens to two opposing sides of the manicure tabletop. This recess is adapted to contain a drying device for cosmetic nail applications. The drying device is preferably electrically connected to a voltage source through wiring which does not impinge on the operator&#39;s and customer&#39;s feet and hands. The customer inserts at least one hand into a recess where the drying device, located at the opposing side of the recess dries the nail applications without injury to the customer&#39;s fingers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The current invention relates to a manicure table with at least onerecess for fingernail drying devices. Each recess opens to at least oneside of the table, but in all instances they comprise a drying devicefor fingernail applications. Other embodiments comprise recessescontaining drying devices for pedicures in addition to manicures.

The prior art contains other tables and enclosures which accommodatedevices and equipment. U.S. Pat. No. 1,813,821 (Ruebsahm) discloses acombination dresser and manicure table. The draws open to both opposingsides of the dresser or cabinet portion of the device. The drawers donot appreciably shift laterally, because of stops which are slidablymounted upon rod members.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,464,029 (Rentz) discloses a manicure workstation with anenvironmental chamber and base unit. The enclosed environmental chamberprevents fumes from escaping into ambient air. A low volume exhaustmotor and fan removes fumes from the chamber. The chamber contains anabsorbent towelette which collects nail dust upon the bottom chambersurface. There is also a hinged end wall for access to the chamber'sinterior.

The Rentz chamber has a transparent top cover, as well as flexiblecurtains which allow the customer and operator to insert their handsinto the chamber. The base unit contains storage drawers, a lamp and theoperator's magnifying lens. The base unit has an upper surface uponwhich the entire chamber rests while attached to the base unit.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,903 (Blackshear) discloses a manicurist workstationwhich is designed to protect the operator and customer from nail debrisand vapors. There is a covered working surface and installed deviceswithin the manicure table which circulate contaminated air throughfilters. Devices within the manicure table also modify the airtemperature and humidity before returning the air through vents withinthe table. The operator and customer insert their hands throughapertures with rubber flanges on the exterior opposing surfaces of themanicure table.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,112,373 (Pham) discloses a portable apparatus forcontrolling and eliminating vapor emissions at a manicure workstation.The apparatus include a housing which surrounds an isolation chamber. Aplenum chamber containing a fan is physically continuous with theisolation chamber. There is a filter between the plenum chamber andexternal air. The apparatus contains housing as a physically separatespace, and which sits upon the support surface of the workstation. Theapparatus contains openings, which provide continuity between theportable housing interior and the external air.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,708,697 B1 (Ziff) discloses a nail protector comprisinga self-enclosed workstation box. This box contains a side access portand built-in sleeve guards, a removable viewing shield and a storage binwithin the box, as well as a compartment or rack for supplies. Theviewing shield can be hinged to the box for access to the entire boxinterior. Arm rests can be located inside the box for the operator's orcustomer's hand. A bottom port allows fumes and debris to exit by a fanand filter.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,103,845 (Mathews) discloses a manicure shield forrestraining loose sculptured nail chips. The shield contains afreestanding enclosure with an opening through one for the customer'shands, and a second opening on the opposing shield side of the enclosurefor the operator's hands. Some embodiments contain enclosures with afolding design for storage purposes.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,784,270 (DeLapp) discloses a manicure table with a topcomponent with inclines upward from the customer's side of the tablesurface. This top component contains recessed cups for lotions andheating elements which maintain the lotions at an appropriatetemperature. The table also contains a tray, draw and two cabinets forinstruments and other supplies. U.S. Pat. Des. 149,807 (Gaitskill)discloses a design for a manicurist's table top. The tabletop apparentlycomprises numerous recessed openings with attached covers. The recessedopenings appear along the upper tabletop surface as well as one table.

U.S. Pat. Des. 91,111 (Guild) discloses a design for a vanity ensemble.The upper surface of the vanity apparently contains vertically recessedcontiguous compartments which open through the upper surface. There is ahinged cover encompassing all three compartments and the cover attachesto one side of the contiguous compartments. The cover apparentlycontains a mirror on its inner surface. The hinged cover is flush withthe remaining vanity upper surface whenever the cover lies in a closedposition.

None of the above devices contain a combination of a recess with adrying device which can be disconnected or run on batteries, and whichis easily removed for replacement or repair. Furthermore, none of theabove devices comprise one or more recesses which are shaped, sized andpositioned for maximum comfort of the customer during a shorter dryingprocess. Finally, none of the above devices combine all these featuresin an economical manner, while preventing fumes from the drying processto dissipate into ambient air.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a manicure table with at least one recess forinstallation and operation of a fingernail drying device. In thepreferred embodiment the recess is of sufficient dimension to alsocomfortably contain at least one hand of a customer along a customerside of the table. The recess is parallel to the curved width of themanicure table and perpendicular to the length (longest dimension) ofthe tabletop. For round manicure tables the recess opens through thecustomer and operator surfaces at any point(s) along a diameter of thetable. For square manicure tables the recess opens from the tablesurface on two opposing sides.

In the preferred embodiment the entire recess is rectangular or square,as well as the recess openings along the customer or operator sides ofthe tabletop. In other embodiments the recess walls are curved andcontinuous with the customer and operator sides of the tabletop. Theremay also be a circular or other curved opening along both sides of atabletop, but preferably recess walls intersect at right angles. Thedimensions of the recess depend in part upon the size of the installeddrying device, and which is preferably a small electrically operatedfan. The dimensions of the recess also depend upon the dimensions of thespecific tabletop.

Preferably within a recess there is at least one electrical outlet foroperation of a nail polish drying device. The electrical wires arepositioned and operationally connected in a manner well known in thisparticular art, but battery operated devices are also within the scopeof the invention. The preferred drying device attaches within the recessand is conventional and electrically operated. The drying device mustalso easily disconnect and be removable from the recess for repair orreplacement.

Accordingly, it is the purpose of this invention to provide a manicuretable which enhances the drying, of nail polish and other nail cosmeticapplications.

It is also the purpose of this invention to provide a convenient andcustomer comfortable manner in which to dry nail polish in a shortperiod of time.

It is also the purpose of this invention to provide a manner in which todry nails which does not require additional space or cluttered equipmentupon the manicure table surface.

These and other utilities of the invention are further apparent from theappended figures and DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT,OTHER EMBODIMENTS AND BEST MODE, infra.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a partial anterior view of the preferred manicure table with asingle middle recess along the customer side of the tabletop.

FIG. 2 is partial posterior view of the manicure table of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded posterior view of the manicure table of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an anterior exploded view of the interior assembly of thetabletop of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 illustrates in isolated closeup view of the customer's handresting within the single middle recess of the manicure table of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6A illustrates a partial anterior cutaway view of the wiring of thefan and switch within the manicure table of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6B illustrates the circuitry of the fan and switch within themanicure table of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT, OTHER EMBODIMENTS ANDBEST MODE Preferred Embodiment

Referring initially to FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment of manicuretable 1 contains a single middle recess 2 with a first recess opening 2a and a second recess opening 2 b (not seen in this view) within tabletop 1 a. However, a first recess 2 a, which is not located in the middleof tabletop 1 a, is also within the scope of the invention. Tabletop 1 apreferably comprises a minimum tabletop width 1 b of approximatelytwelve inches, and a maximum curved tabletop width 1 bb of approximatelyfifteen inches. Maximum tabletop length 1 c and tabletop height 1 d arepreferably approximately 24 inches and seven inches respectively.However other dimensions are also within the scope of the invention.

Still referring to FIG. 1, tabletop 1 a is supported at tabletop firstand second opposing edges 10 a, 10 b respectively, by first tabletopsupport 7 a and second tabletop support 7 b. Each tabletop support 7 a,7 b are preferably hollow with a plywood structure and particleboardveneer. Each tabletop support wall 7 g is preferably approximately 0.5inch in plywood thickness.

Still referring to FIG. 1, each first tabletop support 7 a comprises afirst upper flat support surface 13 a and a first lower flat supportsurface 13 b. Similarly each second tabletop support 7 b comprises asecond upper flat support surface 13 aa and a second lower flat supportsource 13 bb. Preferably each opposing first and second tabletop support7 a, 7 b respectively is approximately 28 inches in height, nine inchesin posterior width, and 16 inches in maximum depth. Anterior supportsurface 7 c is semi-circular in shape, while posterior support surface 7d is straight and linear in profile. However, other dimensions andmeasurements are also within the scope of the invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, tabletop 1 a comprises a customer side 3 aand an opposing operator side 3 b within tabletop depth 1 d. Opposingcustomer side 3 a defines an exteriorly convex curve 3 aa, and convexcurve 3 aa terminates at first and second opposing tabletop edges 11 a,11 b respectively. However, other shapes of customer side 3 a are alsowithin the scope of the invention. Opposing operator side 3 b preferablycontains a second recess 34 with a second recess opening 34 a, butsecond recess 34 does not open exteriorly to customer tabletop side 3 a.Second recess 34 is preferably rectangular or square in cross section.

In other embodiments manicure table 1 contains a first elevated tabletopsupport 7 a and a second elevated tabletop support 7 b with a removableslanting cabinet 7 c. Opposing tabletop supports 7 a, 7 b supportmanicure table 1 upon a flat horizontal surface. Additional manicuretable structures and configurations are also within the scope of thisinvention.

Referring now to FIG. 4, each tabletop 1 a comprises partially hollowinterior space 5 b. Hollow interior space 5 b is preferably divided intoa lateral first compartment 16 a, second middle compartment 16 b, andlateral third compartment 16 c by first compartment wall 17 a and secondcompartment wall 17 c respectively. First and second compartment walls17 a, 17 c respectively define space 16 b in which first middle singledrying recess 2 is constructed and located within tabletop 1 a, infra.

Referring now to FIG. 3, opposing first and second tabletop supports 7a, 7 b respectively attach to tabletop 1 a, and tabletop 1 a ispositioned between and adjacent to each tabletop support 7 a, 7 b. Eachfirst interior tabletop support surface 7 aa comprises first, second andthird connecting screw apertures 38 a, 38 b, 38 c respectively.Connecting screw apertures 38 a, 38 b, 38 c align in a V-shaped manner.In a similar manner fourth, fifth and sixth connecting screw apertures38 d, 38 e and 38 f respectively (generically connecting screw apertures38) form a v-shaped alignment within second interior tabletop supportsurface 7 cc.

Still referring to FIG. 3, seventh, eighth and ninth threaded screwapertures 39 a, 39 b, 39 c respectively within first tabletop side 1 aa,align in a ‘V’ configuration identical to that of connecting screws 38along interior support surface 7 aa. Threaded seventh, eight and ninthscrew apertures 39 a, 39 b, 39 c respectively congruently align withcorresponding seventh, eighth and ninth connecting screw apertures 38 a,38 b and 38 c respectively (within opposing first support interiorsurface 7 aa) when manicure table 1 is completely assembled.

In a similar manner tenth, eleventh and twelfth threaded screw apertures39 d, 39 e and 39 f within second tabletop side 1 bb (not seen in thisview) congruently align with corresponding connecting screw aperture 38d, 38 e and 38 f within interior tabletop support surface 7 cc withinassembled manicure table 1.

Still referring to FIG. 3, preferably each threaded screw aperture 38within tabletop interior support surface 7 aa or 7 cc is circular incross-section, and contains an exteriorly threaded metal insert 40. Eachthreaded metal insert 40 threads into and lodges within a correspondingcircular aperture 39. Each metal insert 40 comprises interior thread 40a, so each metal insert 40 threads and mechanically retains acorresponding screw 60 through connecting screw aperture 38, therebymechanically connecting first table top support interior side 7 aa andfirst tabletop side 1 aa.

Still referring to FIG. 3, identical metal inserts 40 receivecorresponding screws 60 which attach second table top interior surface 7cc and second tabletop side 1 bb to each other. In this manner, screws50 connect tabletop 1 a to each first and second tabletop supports 7 a,7 b respectively through circular screw apertures 38, 39. However, othermechanical and adhesive approaches of attaching the tabletop 1 a totabletop supports 7 a, 7 b are also within the scope of the invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, in addition to connecting screw apertures 38 firstinterior tabletop support surface 7 aa comprises first large circularopening 41 and second smaller circular opening 42. First large circularopening 41 is continuous and congruent with third large circular opening43 within first tabletop side 1 aa, whenever tabletop 1 a is attached totabletop support 7 a. Referring to FIG. 1, first tabletop upper supportsurface 13 a comprises first top aperture 45 and second top aperture 46.The purpose of first top aperture 45 is insertion of a steel hanger onwhich to hang tools (not seen). Second top aperture 46 is necessary forinsertion of a post which is a component of a manicure table lamp (notseen). Each first exterior support surface 7 hh comprises rubber-linedcircular aperture 48. Apertures 45, 46 and 48 directly communicate withfirst table top support interior space 100 a. As seen in FIG. 3 firstand second larger apertures 42, 47 provide the passageway for fan wires70, infra.

Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 6A, third large circular opening 43 iscontinuous with hollow tabletop support interior space 100 c when evermanicure table 1 is assembled. Large congruently continuous circularopenings 41 and 43 carry electrical wires (generically wires 70) infra,through first wall aperture 44 a, second wall aperture 44 b and thirdperpendicular wall aperture 44 c. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, firstsmaller circular opening 42 is continuous with second smaller circularopening 47 within first tabletop side 1 aa whenever first tabletopsupport 7 a attaches to tabletop 1 a.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 preferably first table top support 7 acomprises one cabinet 82 a, and second table top support 7 b preferablycomprises first and second storage cabinets 82 b, 82 c respectively.Preferably each first and second tabletop support 7 a, 7 b comprisesfirst, second, third and fourth coasters 75 a, 75 b, 75 c, 75 drespectively (generically coasters 75). Each coaster 75 attaches to thebottom of each tabletop support 7 a, 7 b in a well-known manner formaximum mobility of assembled manicure table 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, preferably manicure tabletop 1 a has granite tabletop 45. Granite table top 45 is preferably made of natural granitestone, and is approximately 24 inches in maximum length and 1.0 inch inthickness. Granite tabletop 45 is also preferably approximately twelveinches in minimum width, and approximately fifteen inches in maximumwidth. Preferably granite table top 45 attaches to tabletop 1 a by anappropriate adhesive, but attachment by other approaches is also withinthe scope of the invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, tabletop 4 aa is preferably made of a particleboardsheet with a conventional veneer exterior finish used in conventionalkitchen countertops. Referring to FIG. 1, first and second exteriorcurved surfaces 100 a, 100 b of first and second tabletop supports 7 a,7 b respectively are preferably made of plywood with a particle boardveneer.

Still referring to FIG. 4, tabletop surface 1 aa is preferably comprisedof a single sheet of particleboard which permanently adheres thelaminate veneer. Appropriate adhesives are well known in this particularart. The particleboard sheet is preferably approximately ⅝ inches inthickness. Middle tabletop section 16 b comprises most convex exteriorsurface 3 aa and single middle drying recess 2 infra. In the preferredembodiment middle tabletop compartment 16 b also contains a centrallypositioned circular window 51 within operator tabletop side 3 b.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, in the preferred embodiment tabletop 1 acontains centrally positioned single middle recess 2 within middletabletop section 16 b. Single middle drying recess 2 is preferablyrectangular in cross section with its longitudinal axis 2 h parallel tomanicure tabletop width 1 bb. Single middle recess 2 is preferablyapproximately 14.5 inches in longitudinal length 2 h, 9.0 inches inrecess width, and 5.0 inches in recess height. However, other dimensionsof single middle recess 2 are also within the scope of the invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 single middle recess 2 preferably comprises singlerecess interior 2 e which is co-extensive with middle tabletop section16 b. Referring to FIG. 4 single recess interior 2 e is preferablydefined by five recess walls: first lateral recess wall 17 a, top recesswall 17 b (not seen in this view), second lateral recess wall 17 c,bottom recess wall 17 d, and posterior recess wall 17 e (genericallyrecess walls 17).

Lateral recess walls 17 a, 17 c also comprise compartment walls 17 a, 17c, but with a laminate veneer. This laminate veneer is continuous with alaminate veneer along the remaining recess walls 17. Bottom recess wall17 d also preferably comprises the bottom particleboard structure oftabletop 1 a, while top recess wall 17 b preferably comprises the uppertabletop particleboard. Posterior recess wall 17 e partially comprisesoperator tabletop side 3 b.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, preferably recess walls 17 form acontinuous hollow rectangular space 2 e around which recess walls 17meet each other at right angles. However, continuous curved attachmentof recess walls 17 are also within the scope of this invention. Alsowithin the scope of the invention are recess walls 17 which arephysically separate without a laminate veneer but which permanentlyadhere to each other. In still other embodiments single middle recess 2is circular in cross section with one continuous cylindrical interiorwall and two opposing circular recess openings.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, in the preferred embodiment singlemiddle recess 2 opens exteriorly through first recess opening 2 a withincustomer tabletop side 3 a, and second circular recess opening 51 withinoperator table top side 3 b. As seen in FIG. 2, in other embodimentslateral storage recess 34 is adjacent to middle drying recess 2. Lateralstorage recess 34 preferably does not open exteriorly to customertabletop side 3 a, but only to operator tabletop side 3 b throughstorage exterior opening 34 a.

Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 5, single middle recess 2 contains dryingdevice 10. Drying device 10 is preferably a small ‘window-type fan’ 10 aand the most preferred AC fan 10 a has the following characteristics:

-   Dimensions: 120 mm×120 mm×38 mm-   Bearing system: Sleeve bearing-   Rated voltage: 110 to 50/60 Vac/Hz-   Rated current: 0.30 amp-   Rated Power: 29/24 watt-   Ratted speed: 2600/3000 plus or minus 10%-   Static air pressure: mmH₂O (inch H₂O) 7.4 (0.29)-   Air Flow: CFM (CMM) 97 (2.75)

However, other drying devices 10 are also within the scope of invention1.

Still referring to FIG. 4, window-type fan 10 a reversibly attaches toposterior wall interior surface 17 ee by screws or rivets 60 in a mannerwell known in this particular industry. Rotating fan spokes 10 b radiatefrom circular recess opening 51 within posterior recess wall 17 e. Inthis manner, air from middle compartment 16 b exits through circularrecess opening 51 while the customer's nail applications dry withinsingle middle recess 2.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, preferably there is a small circularmetal spoke screen 52. Spoke screen 52 mechanically attaches to theexterior surface of operator tabletop side 3 b in a manner which isconcentric with circular opening 51. As best seen in FIGS. 4 and 5,rectangular screen 53 completely encloses window type fan 10 a withinsingle middle recess 2. In this manner screen 53 prevents in injury tothe customer's hand(s) during a drying operation.

Referring now to FIG. 6A, preferably window type fan 10 a operateselectrically through first, second, third and fourth electrical wires 70a, 70 b, 70 c, 70 d respectively, infra. In additional embodiments andmodes, other wiring configurations are also within the scope of thisinvention. In still other embodiments drying device 10 operates with asuitable battery.

Operation of Manicure Table 1 in the Best Mode

Referring to FIG. 5, the operator first completes nail applications ofat least one hand 80 of the customer. The customer then places hand 80within single middle recess 2 along tabletop side 3 a. Referring toFIGS. 2 and 3, the operator then turns switch 71 to the operating modeon the operator tabletop side 3 b to activate fan 10 a. Hand 80 remainswithin recess opening 2 a with fan 10 a operating until the nailapplications are dry. In other embodiments, if single drying recess 2 isof appropriate width then two nail applications, each on one hand 80,can dry simultaneously.

To end the drying session, the operator turns switch 71 to the offposition, thereby breaking the circuit to window type fan 10 a. Thecustomer removes one or both hands 80 from the single recess 2. Forreplacement of a window type fan 10 a, the operator applies ascrewdriver to loosen screws 60 and removes window-type fan 10 a throughcustomer side recess opening 2 a.

Production and Assembly of Manicure Table 1

Manicure table 1 is preferably made of: particleboard, plywood,conventional laminate and natural granite. There are also preferablycabinet hinges (not seen), drawer tracks (not seen), door handles 85 andcaster wheels 75. Please see FIGS. 1 and 2. First and second curvedsurfaces 100 a, 100 b respectively of first and second tabletop supports7 a, 7 b respectively are the only portions of manicure table 1 made ofplywood.

Each manicure table 1 is assembled as follows: The manufacturer firstsevers particleboard into small pieces according to precut patterns.These particleboard pieces are then assembled into tabletop 1 a.Tabletop supports 7 a, 7 b frameworks are cut from plywood, and thencovered with particleboard veneer. The manufacturer permanently adhereslaminate to the surfaces of particleboard of tabletop 1 a and tabletopsupports 7 a, 7 b.

Laminate edges are filed unto there are no sharp projections thereon.Similarly, cabinet doors and cabinet drawers within tabletop supports 7a, 7 b are assembled from precut particleboard sections, and laminate issimilarly adhered to the door and drawer surfaces. Hinges and slidingtracts are added to cabinet doors 82 a, 82 b, 82 c and drawers (notseen).

Referring now to FIG. 6A, the manufacturer inserts the cord containingfirst, second, and third electrical wires 70 a, 70 b and 70 crespectively (generically electrical wires 70) from electrical outlet 76and electrical plug 77. Wires 70 a, 70 b and 70 c enter exterior largeaperture 48 and traverse hollow tabletop support 7 a.

Still referring to FIG. 6A first, second and third electrical wires 70a, 70 b, 70 c respectively traverse congruent apertures 41 and 43. Wires70 a, 70 b, 70 c then enter first tabletop compartment 16 a, and thenmiddle tabletop compartment 16 b through first aperture 44 a. Withinmiddle tabletop compartment 16 b, wire 70 c connects to fan 10 a as aground wire for safety purposes. First electrical wire 70 a traversessecond aperture 44 b and third perpendicular aperture 44 c to directlyconnect to switch 71.

Still referring to FIG. 6A,second electrical wire 70 b directlyoperatively connects to fan 10 a and then leaves fan 10 a as fourthelectrical wire 70 d. Fourth electrical wire 70 d connects to switch 71through apertures 44 b and 44 c, thereby completing the circuitryillustrated in FIG. 6B. Wires 70 a, 70 b, 70 d thereby form a breakablecircuit between switch 71 and fan 10 a. This preferred wiring describedsupra is particularly advantageous because it is not located where thecustomer or operator places their legs.

Window type fan 10 a and control switch 71 are next assembled intotabletop 1 a. and attached therein with screws 60. The manufacturerattaches window type fan 10 a to posterior recess walls 17 e prior toassembly of upper tabletop surface 1 aa. Attachment of tabletop 1 a toeach tabletop support 7 a, 7 b is accomplished by inserting screws 60through circular apertures 39 and corresponding circular apertures 38within first and second interior tabletop support surfaces 1 aa, 1 bb.Please see FIG. 3.

Still referring to FIG. 3, each screw 60 inserts through tabletop side 1aa or tabletop side 1 bb, through connecting aperture 38 and into thecorresponding screw aperture 39. Within each screw aperture 39, screw 60t threads into metal threaded sleeve 40. Threaded sleeves 40 are part ofthe best mode, because particleboard of the preferred embodiment willnot maintain a threaded screw 60 in position. However, other means ofattaching tabletop 1 a to tabletop supports 7 a, 7 b are also within thescope of the invention. Other materials are also within the scope of theinvention which do not require threaded sleeves 40.

Referring to FIG. 4, the manufacturer creates recess walls 17 of middledrying recess 2 by cutting particleboard into small pieces and creatinga four-walled structure with staples and an appropriate adhesive.Uppermost wall 17 b of each middle drying recess 2 is actually thebottom surface of the particleboard comprising tabletop 1 a. Similarlybottom recess wall 17 a of each middle drying recess 2 is actually thebottom particleboard sheet forming tabletop lower surface 3 c. Eachfirst and second lateral recess wall 17 a, 17 c respectively of middledrying recess 2 also simultaneously function as compartment walls. Thereis also a continuous layer of laminate upon each recess wall interiorsurface which functions as the interior smooth surface 33 of recess 2.

Referring to FIG. 4, fan 10 a preferably attaches by screws 60 toposterior recess wall 17 e from interior 2 e. Preferably and in the bestmode, Fan 10 a attaches to posterior wall 17 e prior to attachment oftop tabletop surface 1 aa.

1. A manicure table comprising (A) a manicure table top comprising acustomer side and an operator side, (B) a first recess opening alongsaid customer side and said operator side, and (C) a drying deviceoperationally located within said first recess.
 2. The manicure table asdescribed in claim 1 wherein said first recess is rectangular incross-section.
 3. The manicure table as described in claim 1 whereinsaid first recess is circular in cross-section.
 4. The improved manicuretable as described in claim 1 wherein said drying device comprises awindow-type fan.
 5. The manicure table as described in claim 4 whereinsaid first recess comprises five interior recess walls.
 6. The manicuretable as described in claim 5 wherein said five interior recess wallscomprise one posterior recess wall.
 7. The improved manicure table asdescribed in claim 6 wherein said drying device attaches to saidposterior recess wall.
 8. The manicure table as described in claim 7wherein said drying device is electrically connected to a source ofpower.
 9. The manicure table as described in claim 7 wherein said dryingdevice operationally connects to a battery.
 10. The manicure table asdescribed in claim 8 wherein said posterior recess wall comprises ascreen.
 11. The manicure table of claim 10 wherein said first recess issufficiently wide to accommodate one hand.
 12. The manicure table ofclaim 11 wherein said first recess is of sufficient width to accommodatetwo hands.
 13. The manicure table of claim 12 wherein said tabletopcomprises a granite table cover.
 14. The manicure table of claim 13wherein said table top comprises a second middle compartment, saidsecond middle compartment containing said first recess.
 15. The manicuretable of claim 14 wherein said tabletop comprises a an electricalswitch.
 16. The manicure table of claim 15 wherein said tabletopcomprises a particleboard sheet.
 17. The manicure table of claim 16wherein said tabletop comprises a laminate layer.